Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Drumsticks

These garlic butter baked chicken drumsticks are perfectly seasoned, extra juicy and fantastically tender. They’re completely mouthwatering and easy to whip up, making them the perfect meal and something the whole family will enjoy.  

If you are looking for more chicken drumsticks (chicken legs) recipes, please try these ones too: grilled chicken drumsticks or roasted chicken drumsticks.

This buttery baked chicken legs recipe is so tasty. I also love that it goes well with many different sides. The options are endless, which allows you to use up the produce you’ve got on hand and keep food waste to a minimum.

Key Recipe Ingredients

Olive oil and butter — I like to use a mix of olive oil and butter. The butter adds rich flavor, and the olive oil helps stop it from burning. It’s the perfect combo for juicy, golden-browned drumsticks.

Seasonings — I generally use spices like smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt and black pepper for this recipe. But feel free to play around and use other seasonings if you want such as garlic powder! You can even add a little cayenne pepper if you like spicy food.

Drumsticks — You should use skin-on and bone-in chicken for this recipe. However, you can also use chicken thighs, chicken breasts or chicken wings if you prefer.

Instructions to Make Baked Chicken Drumsticks:

• First, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
• Line or grease a baking dish or sheet pan.
• Melt butter in a small bowl and stir in minced garlic and parsley.

• Mix all your seasonings in a small bowl or jar.
• Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel to help it brown.
• Put drumsticks in a large bowl.
• Coat the chicken with the spices.
• Then, pour the garlic butter over the chicken. Stir until everything is well coated.

• Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer in the baking dish, making sure not to overcrowd them.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until they are golden and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
• You do not have to cover your chicken drumsticks while they bake. Leaving them uncovered will actually help to get crispy skin!

What To Serve With This Recipe

Try a salad as side dish! Whip up this simple, fresh arugula salad or coleslaw to go with your easy baked chicken drumsticks or make a Greek quinoa salad.

Veggies anyone? I love to serve it with roasted cauliflower, mushrooms or mashed potatoes.

Bust out your air fryer: make some crispy potato wedges, green beans or sweet potato.

If you are looking for more chicken drumsticks (chicken legs) recipes, please try these ones too: grilled chicken drumsticks or roasted chicken drumsticks.

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Garlic Butter Baked Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

These garlic butter baked chicken drumsticks are perfectly seasoned, extra juicy and fantastically tender. They’re completely mouthwatering and easy to whip up, making them the perfect meal and something the whole family will enjoy.  

© Author: Olivia Ribas

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 35 minutes minutes

Total: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

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Ingredients

For the Chicken Drumsticks

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 8 chicken drumsticks skin-in and bone-in

For the Garlic Butter

• ▢ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• ▢ 1 tablespoon parsley chopped

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Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic and chopped parsley. Stir well and set to the side.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel. Place the chicken in a large glass bowl and sprinkle the spice blend over the drumsticks, making sure to coat them evenly.
• Spread the garlic butter mixture over each chicken drumstick, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Place the seasoned drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
• Place the baking sheet with the drumsticks in the preheated oven. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
• Once cooked, remove the drumsticks from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes.
• Serve it hot, garnished with some additional fresh parsley if desired.

Tips

• To Store: Place cooled leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze up to 4 months. 
• To Reheat: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight (if reheating from frozen). Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through or shred meat for use in soup and casseroles!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/8 Calories: 248kcal Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 22g Fat: 17g Cholesterol: 105mg Sodium: 241mg Potassium: 14mg

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.